Supermicro Superserver 5015B-MTB 184090 User Manual

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1-1 Overview 

......................................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 Motherboard 

Features 

..................................................................................... 1-2

Processor ........................................................................................................ 1-2

Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2

Onboard SATA ................................................................................................. 1-2

PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2

Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-2

1-3 

Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4

Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-4

Rear I/O Panel ................................................................................................ 1-4

1-4 Contacting 

Supermicro 

.................................................................................... 1-5

2-1 Overview 

......................................................................................................... 2-1

2-2 Unpacking 

the 

System 

.................................................................................... 2-1

2-3 Preparing 

for 

Setup 

......................................................................................... 2-1

Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-1

Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2

Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2

Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3

Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3

Reduced Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3

Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3

Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3

2-4 

Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-4

Installing the Rear Inner Rails ........................................................................ 2-4

Installing the Rack Rails ................................................................................. 2-5

Installing the Server into the Rack .................................................................. 2-6

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ........................................................... 2-7

2-5 Checking 

the 

Motherboard 

Setup 

................................................................... 2-8

2-6 

Checking the Drive Bay Setup ........................................................................ 2-9